"I expect Timmy to be in a Giant uniform," Sabean said during his weekly radio show on the Giants' flagship station, KNBR, Thursday night (via MLB.com). "I find it hard to believe that he'd pitch elsewhere this year."

Tim Lincecum can feel secure about his spot on the Giants, according to GM Brian Sabean. (AP Photo)

Lincecum has been the subject of recent trade rumors, mostly involving the Detroit Tigers. The AL Central leaders reportedly are interested in adding Lincecum to their bullpen.

Lincecum, 29, lowered his ERA to 4.26 with his no-hitter last Saturday in San Diego. The two-time National League Cy Young Award winner and World Series champion also is averaging better than a strikeout per inning. He is making $22 million in the final year of his contract.

"I've always had a great time here and I hope to see it go further," Lincecum said during an All-Star break workout at AT&T Park.